Taft Confident On Bills As Congress Reviews Legislation
President Taft speaks amid an outburst of applause about railroad and conservation measures. He predicts the railroad bill will pass with compromise and urges swift action on a conservation bill to manage public lands and water power sites. He notes activity in the Senate and remarks on adding four radical supporters to the Republican lineup.
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Aid for quake survivors enlists ships and relief
May 9 reports from Cartago burying ruins claim over 1,000 dead with survivors starving. American ships from Port Limon rush medicines and food to San Jose as marines may be sent. Mexico donates 5,000 pesos to aid victims while a new Costa Rican cabinet is formed with roles assigned to foreign affairs finance public works police education and war.
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Passage of railroad bill uncertain in Congress
Senate and House leaders clash over final adoption as insurgent votes shape expected margin. Adamson seeks to recommit to strike court of commerce section. Adjournment may slip to July or January, with hopes for a vote before May 21 amid ongoing conference friction.
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Missouri lawmaker leads push for probe of St Louis Treasury offices
A minority report from the House committee on expenditures defends Representative Shackleford of Missouri as urging a congressional investigation into conditions at the Federal subtreasury and customs offices in St Louis. Mr Cullop opposes a bill to credit $6150 to former Subtreasurer Akins to cover a shortage.
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Burton Talks Tariff Dangers At Arlington Meeting
Senator Burton criticizes rush to tariff revisions linking McKinley and Dingley laws to a change in administrations. He notes conservative public sentiment, supports postal savings banks, and urges careful reform without haste. The social gathering at the Omo Society of Washington concluded with a buffet supper after the program.
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Art Commission funds debated and marriage noted in Petersburg
A Petersburg conference report details a $10,000 appropriation for a fine arts commission and lists members not yet confirmed by the Senate. Pastor Rev Wat Atwell of Charlottesville will marry Carrie V Heath in Charlottesville. The Windsor sale of Japanese goods and antique items is previewed at Sloan Galleries before auction events.
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Burglary Murder at Dr Cannon Residence in New York
Charles Bemao, Butler Indruent-Three and Margaret Meshen killed at Dr Matt D Cannon 131 West 1220 Street. Robbers beat housekeeper and wounded Mrs Annie Bonacora. $200 cash, gold stickpins, bills and silver stolen. Revolver with empty chambers indicates firearm involvement. incident occurred between 2:30 and 5:45 PM.
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Booth Withdraws From Salvation Army Role Revealed
Herbert Booth, youngest son of Gen William Booth, announced before the Detroit Pastors' Union that he is no longer officially connected with the Salvation Army. He cited a personal and family matter and declined to discuss further, reopening of his address noted in mid May.
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Lopden
England
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Death by Own Action Shocks Barrackville WV Woman
In Barrackville West Virginia on May 9 Elmus Wilson reports a woman died by her own hand using a revolver after a domestic incident. The event led to a deputy sheriff’s involvement and authorities noting the tragedy amid broader discussion on duties on pulp and print paper from Canada and potential tariff impacts on American paper manufacturers.
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Urge Treaty on Taft Began Inquiry Into Paper Costs
President Taft quietly examines plans to relieve rising print paper costs blamed on Canadian pulp wood exports and producer strikes. John Norris of the American Newspaper Publishers Association urges a Canada treaty to lift crown land export limits while Ottawa and Ontario policy shifts alter duties and supply.
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Suicide in Graceland Cemetery After Crapshooters Scene
Policeman Horton pursuing alleged negro craps shooters in Graceland Cemetery discovered a man who had killed himself. The corpse identified as George White, a 40 year old laborer, left behind alimony troubles and fear of arrest. Authorities connected the death to employment stress and repeated failure to pay support. The grisly scene occurred as merrymakers nearby played.
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Fire destroys store and home of Miller couple in Accokeek
A fire at Accokeek Prince George county destroyed the Miller store and home, killing Robert W Miller and his wife. The couple, long residents from Alexandria, were found in the ruins with few remains. An inquest ruled death from unknown cause. They left behind about $2400 in cash, merchandise valued at $1500, and no insurance.
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Alexandria Va
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Quake Hoax Triggers Panic Across Panama Towns
Panic grips Panama and Colon as earthquake hoax spreads fear from Costa Rica reports. Residents flee to countryside and parks while authorities, firefighters, and police stay posted. Jokers imprisoned as morning reveals no quake and no tidal wave.
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Edwards death reasoning by royal medical journal report
The British Medical Journal argues King Edward likely died from heart failure caused by emphysema and bronchitis linked to a smoker's throat. It states increasing lung resistance strained the heart, suggesting a longer life if he had spared himself. Also notes a postponed hearing in New York and a four year Ohio penitentiary sentence for former state Printer Mark Slater.
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London
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Vanderbilts Served While Abroad in Ongoing Suit at Biltmore
George W Vanderbilt returned to his Biltmore estate from a long abroad trip to face a suit brought by C A Schenck against Vanderbilt and his manager CD Beadle. The deputy sheriff served papers by phone arrangements, and Mrs Vanderbilt planned to join later in the season.
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Woman Kills Trespasser in Habeas Corpus Case
Habeas corpus proceedings will be asked in Durham on May 9 before Judge Adams at Oxford to release Mia Bette Rhodes of Granville County. Rhodes allegedly shot and killed Joe Kinton, a colored man, after warning him off her lands. Rhodes’ sister testified Kinton returned after being rebuked and advanced toward her. Rhodes fired. The case involves Mrs. Rhodes and is tied to land disputes and restraining conduct.
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Hyde on the stand brother never saw poison
Dr B Clark Hyde and Mrs Hyde testified in the Swope murder trial denying poisoning and claiming they treated the ill at the Swope home. The couple disputed prosecution witnesses and defended their actions while denying typhoid germs or capsules were used to harm anyone.
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George V Proclaimed King as Nation Observes Mourning
The proclamation of George V as king marked a solemn day in London. Queen Maud of Norway and King Haakon arrived, royal ceremonies began, and crowds gathered at Buckingham Palace. The king urged theaters to stay open for the Whitsun holidays while mourning continued.
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